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A song marks the rhythm of resuscitation in the very centre of Madrid
A song created in Madrid helps people learn RCP. Espacio Movistar hosts its premiere. Music and health intersect in the cultural calendar. The city's rhythm adapts to new ways of saving lives.
In Madrid, where the cultural calendar never stops, a song is making waves and changing the way the city learns to save lives. Next Thursday, Espacio Movistar de Gran Vía will host an event where music and medicine come together, designed for those who want to be prepared for a real emergency.
The project is called LATE, and it’s not just any initiative. Pablo Perea, known for his voice in La Trampa, and Dr. Borja Díez, an intensive care physician, have joined forces to create a musical tool that helps people memorise the exact rhythm for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The song, composed at a tempo of between 100 and 120 beats per minute, aims to help anyone remember how to act in the first minutes of a cardiac arrest.
The story behind LATE is something of a crossroads. Perea once dreamed of becoming a doctor before dedicating himself to music, while Díez never gave up his passion for music despite his career in the UCI. The two met during an RCP training session, and from there the idea was born to translate the rhythm of compressions into an easy-to-remember melody. In this way, music becomes an ally for health education.
The event on 24 September will be more than just a musical presentation. Attendees will be able to watch a live simulation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, using the song as a guide to keep the right rhythm. In addition, the official LATE music video will premiere, designed not only to be listened to, but also to serve as a practical tool in emergency situations.
The initiative is supported by Medinas Management and driven by Proyecto Reanimación, a group of doctors aiming to bring RCP training and the use of defibrillators closer to the general public. Under the slogan “Todos Podemos Salvar Vidas”, the goal is clear: for any citizen to become the first link in the chain of survival in Madrid.
Espacio Movistar, located right on Gran Vía, has established itself as one of the most active meeting points for initiatives that combine culture and social utility. Its recent programming has focused on innovative formats and unexpected collaborations, as seen in other musical events in the city, according to previous reports. These kinds of initiatives reinforce Gran Vía’s role as an artery where urban life and culture are constantly being reinvented.
In a city where every minute counts, the arrival of LATE shows that Madrid is already moving in that direction: culture not only entertains, it can also save lives. The commitment to formats that blend art and practical training sets a new pace for the local agenda, and all signs point to more collaborations of this kind in the coming months.